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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Sacrosanct" data-source="post: 7026316" data-attributes="member: 15700"><p>Historical use of the longbow doesn't match this description.  In combat, the longbow was used as part of a larger group and fired in volleys.  They didn't draw, then track targets for up to 10 seconds before releasing.  You're right in that strength was very much critical for a long bow but only for the draw weight, and it was in fact very much pull and shoot with little delay.  Firing in combat is MUCH different than target shooting as well.  I imagine it's similar to modern ranged weapons.  I have a lot of experience firing weapons in the military.  On the range, you take your time and aim for that best shot.  In combat, you point in the general direction and fire; you don't sit there and aim for 5-10 seconds (unless you're a sniper who isn't being fired at yourself).</p></blockquote><p></p>